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Position Description Please note that this position is only open to City of Minneapolis employees that currently work in the Health Department Assist with department projects including planning and implementation, engage with community agencies and other partners, and assisting with general administration of the project. Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties and Responsibilities * Assist project staff with project planning and development of project procedures. * Assist with various aspects of implementing project: promotion, participant registration and tracking, record keeping, and other duties as assigned. * Conduct presentations to community groups to update on status of projects. * Maintain records of project activities including tracking and reporting. * Work with project specific community agencies and partners providing planning, technical assistance, communications, develop and maintain relationships, education and training as needed. * Assist staff with preparation and conducting internal and external meetings and events. * Represent the department at meetings and community events to promote participation in programs or to meet project goals. * Assist with planning and conducting community based and other events and programs, to include logistics, scheduling speakers, set up and break down, and other event details as needed. * Assist project staff in evaluation of project effectiveness. * Write articles for internal department newsletter and prepare fliers and other written communication to promote programs and special projects. * Perform administrative tasks such as formatting protocols, procedures guidelines, preparing agendas, assisting with preparation of project reports and budget reports, etc. * Participate in public health emergency preparedness training and response as assigned. Working Conditions: Normal Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Services, Health Care, a related field or equivalent. Minimum Experience: One year of relevant experience. Licenses/Certificates: Peer Recovery Specialist Certification desired. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Desirable Qualifications -- Language Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Hmong, Vietnamese and/or Lao. Desirable Qualifications -- Cultural competency Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Union Representation This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (CPE). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Eligible List Statement The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire close upon hire after it has been established. Interview Selection The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of public health functions and public health issues. * Good analytical skills, and the ability to gather, arrange, and present information and ideas. * Good oral and written communication skills. * Ability to work in collaborative environment and maintain effective relationships with diverse special needs populations. * Ability to develop rapport with program participants in order to conduct diagnostic interviews. * Ability to work as part of a team in an environment that requires flexibility and responsiveness. * Ability to multi-task. * Knowledge of modern office computer software including word processing, spreadsheets and web-based navigation. As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.